Many people that are going for their first tattoo put a lot of consideration into what they want. For some, the first tattoo is easy to decide on, as some people already know what they want. Others just want to get a tattoo but don’t know where to start. Today, Japanese symbols are being […]

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It seems the very essence of getting a tattoo anywhere on one’s body is not cringe worthy enough. No, in fact it must get creepier. The latest in the craze of tattoos pushing the envelope is getting one on your eyeball. That’s right, the needle will actually penetrate the eyeball. This is what happened to […]

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New research coming out of the United States has revealed that certain criminals with tattoos are more likely to suffer from anti-social personality disorder (ASPD). Researchers looked at forensic psychiatry patients in Michigan, with more than half of them being deemed unfit to stand trial, and the other half being found guilty by reasons […]

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This is what happens when gaming goes a little too far….The now infamous Zune fanatic known as MsZunefan, has gone so far as to have three Zune tattoos inked on his shoulders. He has three logos emblazoned on his arm, as you see here. And now of course, he is experiencing buyers remorse. Why? […]

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Yes, even when it comes to tattoos for either receiving or removing, sexism is alive and well. It seems that while men are more likely to get tattoos than women, women are more likely to remove them says a new study coming out of the Archives of Dermatology. Forget that this is 2008 and […]

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Gone are the days where wearing a tattoo is considered common, or white trash, or ‘other side of the tracks’ stigma. Today, more and more people are wearing tattoos, and more women are getting them than ever before. Are you a chick considering a tattoo but not quite sure where to start? The two […]

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Laura Eastwood is one woman who most in her circle would consider to be the least likely to get a tattoo. However when she wanted an accessory to match her Gucci cocktail dress for an evening out, she thought maybe a tattoo of the not so permanent kind would make for an interesting conversation […]

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It wasn’t that long ago when tattoos in the NBA were somewhat frowned upon. The league had wishes of clean-cut boys playing for the hoops, and, while it wasn’t exactly ‘illegal’ in terms of NBA policies, it just wasn’t done.
The NBA is a different league today. Now, more than 75% of NBA players have one […]

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There is some debate over the risks involved when getting a tattoo whilst pregnant. After some research, it seems like it is very unlikely any respectable and caring tattoo artist will be willing to tattoo you if you are carrying an unborn child.

Several artists commented on the possible risks, including premature labour, shock, infection and […]

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Back in December, Off Beat Ink reported that a tattoo artist was to appear in court for writing his name on a client’s body (read article here).

We can now report the artist was fined 80 days pay, totalling $1630 in damages to the 19 year old female who had the tattoo with lettering to honour […]

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